Manchester Digital Scaleup Sessions

Are you a founder, leader or operator in the thick of scaling your tech business? Curious to hear raw, unfiltered stories from fellow scaleups who've faced - and conquered - the real challenges of growth?

Scaleup Sessions is a founder‑led event by Manchester Digital and Cadro, designed to provide honest insight and genuine connections. We’ll dive deep into the journey of scaling, featuring:

• Founder‑driven narratives: No fluff. Straight‑talk accounts of growth, pivots, setbacks and success
• Peer‑focused audience: Join fellow scaleup leaders, operators and ecosystem champions tackling the same challenges.
• Honest learning & networking: Walk away with actionable insights, fresh perspectives and contacts to build alongside.

• Access real-world lessons: Learn what it REALLY takes to grow from early traction to sustainable scale.
• Build your support network: Connect with other ambitious founders, investors and ecosystem enablers.
• Stay in the loop: This session is part of a series taking place over a year where we will explore individual journeys and themed insights.

• Learn from founders who have navigated the path to scale
• Gain insight into fundraising, hiring, pivots, product market fit — and everything in between
• Access a supportive community of scaling leaders

Nataša Williams, Co-founder and CEO at Cadro will be interviewing Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors. Nataša is an award-winning industry leader with three decades of experience in wealth management and investment banking. She leads teams to innovate, disrupt and deliver on challenging assignments in Financial Services and works with high integrity and goodwill to which she likes to add a pinch of humour.

This event is for founders, leaders, or operators of calling tech businesses; if you're curious about partner/sponsor options, including branding, host benefits, private dinners or founder interviews, we’d be delighted to chat - contact us at

To reserve your place, book your ticket today. This event is aimed at founder, leader or operators of tech scaleups only, please email if this does not apply to you but you would like to attend. We reserve the right to cancel any orders.

Please also note: for access and security requirements, by signing up to attend this event you are agreeing for your name to be shared with the venue host.

Bring a Tin

We're encouraging all event attendees to bring a tin of food to donate to Mustard Tree, a Manchester charity supporting people facing poverty and homelessness. It’s a small act that could make a big difference. Donations can also be made on the day.

Let’s make doing good part of what we do—together, and let’s make kindness part of the culture.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

No.1 Circle Square, Symphony Park, Manchester, United Kingdom